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Thomas A. Schaefer
25+ years of award-winning work in graphic design, publishing, and integrated marketing — building brands that resonate, tell stories, and drive results.
Portfolio
A few highlight projects across brand identity, editorial design, digital marketing, and content strategy.
Publications
Award-winning magazine design for Cincinnati Gentlemen, Cincinnati Profile, and PR Cincinnati — from concept through production.
Chicago Cubs
Oversaw all creative services and publications for one of MLB’s most iconic franchises at EMI Network, including a satellite office in Chicago.
Brand Identity
Visual identity systems, logo design, and brand guidelines for clients across manufacturing, healthcare, finance, and retail.
UASI
Integrated content and marketing strategy delivered through Schaefer Creative Consulting for a diverse client portfolio.
Digital
SEO, SEM, social media, and email marketing strategies — plus CRM and marketing automation on Salesforce, HubSpot, and Marketo.
Creative Services
End-to-end creative production including advertising, web design, print collateral, and custom content for leading brands.
Designer. Publisher.
Strategist.
I’m Tom Schaefer — a Cincinnati-based creative professional with a rare combination of hands-on design craft and executive-level strategic thinking. I founded Cincinnati Gentlemen, an award-winning regional magazine that earned national attention in The Washington Post and on the Fox News Channel before being acquired by ReachUSA.
At EMI Network, I built and led the Creative Services department from the ground up, serving as Creative Director for the Chicago Cubs and developing partnerships with Forbes and USA Today. Since 2015, I’ve run Schaefer Creative Consulting, delivering integrated marketing and creative services across multiple industries.
Let’s work together
Have a project in mind? Reach out directly and let’s talk about how I can help.
- · Freelance graphic & brand design
- · Content marketing strategy & consulting
- · Creative direction & art direction
- · Digital marketing campaigns
- · Editorial & publication design